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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues against wood alcohol being used in consumer products and urges labeling to mark products made with wood alcohol as poison. It condemns selling adulterated flavoring extracts and calls for severe punishment for those endangering public health. It also notes political tensions over Carranza and U S Mexican relations amid ongoing investigations and media support.
The Gal vyeston News misreads the Fall committee's mission. It seeks to document Carranza government hostility toward the United States, not celebrate its accomplishments. The piece argues criticizing Mexico for a better government reflects patriotism and duty.
The Laredo High School basketball team formed two months ago under Rev. L. H. Wharton has won all four games this season. Victories include Benito Juarez College 38 to 6, Laredo University students 36 to 6, Aviation 45 to 1, and Holding Institute 44 to 9. The squad seeks further games with Pearsall Cotulla and nearby schools.
Tomorrow will be Woman's Day in Laredo focusing on conditions for women in various jobs and child labor regulation issues. Commissioner Jennings and Mrs. Van Watts urge all women to attend a 10 o clock conference at the Chamber of Commerce with leaders from the Child's Welfare League and several women’s clubs emphasizing participation.
The text touts Camberlain's Tablets as improving appetite and digestion while moving the bowels. It asserts no pepsin or digestive ferment. instead it strengthens the stomach to function naturally.
The Caminetti report for year ending June 30 1919 shows Laredo handled 33 percent of border immigrants and 35 percent of head taxes, issuing 53 079 passports of 172 760 across twenty ports. Laredo also issued 4578 border permits, and 63 percent of depart to Mexico permits, amid reduced staff due to congress salary cuts.
A morning conference at 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office will address farm labor distribution with State Labor Commissioner Jennings. Women meet at 10:00, reports merge with men at 11:00, and all groups join for a 3:30 p.m. mass meeting to consider recommendations and leadership.
John A Phillips holds the rank of first lieutenant in the veterinary corps.
Eloy Arguindegui aged 64 a longtime Laredo resident and former city secretary died at his home 401 Lincoln street at 8:00 this morning. A key figure in early local politics he served in multiple offices and suffered a paralytic stroke about twenty years ago leaving a devoted wife and two daughters Fidel Cantu and Alfredo Garcia. Funeral from the home to San Agustin Catholic Church will be held tomorrow at 9:30 with burial in the family plot Catholic cemetery.
The Times reports the newly organized Laredo Club will hold a Moose Hall meeting at 8 15 tonight to nominate officers for the April city election. A five member committee to list mayoral and city posts will report, with a likely full ticket endorsed by club members. Only signed members admitted. not a public gathering.
State Labor Commissioner Jennings has summoned farmers merchants and ladies of Laredo for a general mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce at 2 30 p m tomorrow afternoon. The gathering aims to explain the minimum wage law and state child and women employment laws with Mrs Van Watts. It seeks cooperative understanding between employers and employees and is for information and questions rather than speeches.
An old ad touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for clogged bowels and headaches. It claims natural bowel movement relief and a feeling of renewal, urging readers to take it tonight at Herrera’s Pharmacy.
An old advertisement urges readers to prevent serious cold or cough by using Dr King’s New Discovery. It touts the remedy as a proven standard reliever for cold cough and croup, noting its longstanding popularity for over fifty years and prices of 60c and $1.20 at druggists.
An advertisement praises Dr. King's New Life Pills and Tonie Inaction as gentle yet effective laxatives. It claims they promote bile flow, cleanse waste and fermenting foods, and restore vigor for work and recreation. Available from druggists for 25 cents.
Daniel Willard a longtime head of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is celebrated on his 59th birthday born in Hartland Vermont. William Y. Allen a former U S senator from Nebraska turns 73 born in Madison County Ohio. Charles S. Barrett organizer and president of the National Farmers Union is 54 born in Pike County Georgia. William L. Doak pitcher for the St Louis National League team is 24 born in Pittsburgh.
An old time advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine offering a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh cases. It claims thirty five years of use, bloodstream action to heal mucous surfaces, and a promise of improved general health with testimonials available free of charge.
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Rt. Rev. Herman Page's consecration as Episcopal bishop of Spokane. Jersey City celebrates a century since incorporation on January 28 1520. The steamship City of Boston disappeared after sailing from Halifax to Glasgow with 200 aboard. New Jersey Republicans meet in Trenton to discuss delegation for Chicago. New York State National Guard planning meeting held in New York City for efficiency. North Dakota Republicans gather in Bismarck to nominate a national committeeman and delegates to the Chicago convention. A major forestry gathering opens in New Orleans as the Southern Congress holds its second convention for three days.
Col Henry S Graves, head of the U S Forestry Service since 1910, will outline the national policy at the Southern Forestry Congress in New Orleans today. He previously led Yale's forestry department and studied at Harvard and Munich. in 1918 he organized forestry regiments of Americans who volunteered for service in Europe.
Reported yesterday at the port of Laredo with two carloads of silver, two of cottonseed cake, eight of ixtle, two of ore and one of bones. Local weather brightened after a chilly morning, aiding farmers. plumbing ads, tax deadlines, and real estate notes also noted as construction progresses across Laredo with several new business blocks under way and more soon.
Heartfelt thanks to friends who helped during the illness and death of our brother Inez Garcia Ramon. Flowers were given and assistance at the funeral. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Presto-Lite Battery Station at 1117 Farragut Street announces its present location is available for rent or lease after February 1. The notice indicates a relocation to larger quarters and provides the contact for the new site.
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